Nisei
The Nisei (second generation) felt the pull of two cultures. American born, attending public schools, and influenced by American popular culture, they shared the same idols, favorite songs and sports heroes as most other children of their generation. Wanting to fit in, many Nisei with Japanese first names dropped them for Western ones that their non-Japanese friends could easily pronounce. Yet, most grew up in Japanese neighborhoods, and their parents taught them the customs and values of the old country.
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Hula dance lessons (ddr-densho-363-217)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
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Sulphur Banks (ddr-densho-363-225)
On the island on Hawaii. Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
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Nisei group (ddr-densho-363-249)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
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Group poses on roadside (ddr-densho-363-183)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
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Nisei woman poses on wall (ddr-densho-363-168)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
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Nisei women wearing leis (ddr-densho-363-290)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
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Nisei pose at construction site (ddr-densho-363-255)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
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Nisei man poses outside house (ddr-densho-363-264)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
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Ryo Tsai Convocation Photo (ddr-densho-446-444)
Ryo Tsai in a convocation gown. Photo taken at her home. President Kennedy's speech noted on reverse.
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Letter from Stephen L. Weber to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-359)
Description of the California Nisei College Diploma Project
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Photo of Point Loma High School officers (ddr-densho-446-427)
Ryo was the Secretary of the Senior Class (circa 1939). This is the same picture used in the 1939 yearbook in [ddr-densho-446-428]
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Saji Kanesawa's Recollections (ddr-densho-446-434)
Article about Keisen years (1939-41) written by Ryo's Keisen classmate and later Seattle friend (written 1994)
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Group Photo of Bridal Party (ddr-densho-446-389)
Photo of bridal party with attendants identified on the back by Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai and in the Open Door church bulletin.
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Ryo Tsai Librarian Certificate (ddr-densho-446-442)
In 1961, Ryo Tsai received a Librarian Certificate from Washington State
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RT Honorary Degree from SDSU (ddr-densho-446-457)
Documents 484-486 (ddr-densho-446-456 to ddr-densho-446-458) are in the burgundy diploma case labeled "The California State University"
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Golden Anniversary Invitation (ddr-densho-446-450)
Invitation to Ai Chih Tsai and Ryo Tsai's 50th Anniversary Celebration at Salty's. About 100 family and extended family members attended.
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Celebrating Ryo Tsai's retirement from the Seattle Public Library (ddr-densho-446-355)
Photo of Ron Dubberly, Dorothy and Grant Welbon, and Ryo and Ai Chih Tsai
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San Diego Sun: "She'll Help Greet" (ddr-densho-446-424)
Photo of Ryo Morikawa and commentary re: Point Loma High School's Senior A Prom
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Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-47)
Black and white photographic negative of two men in suits posed. From left to right: Keso Kuwahara and groom Sam Sakamoto.
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Ladies Bowling Team- Oregon Nisei Bowling League Photo #3 (ddr-one-1-563)
Black and white photographic negative of a Nisei women's bowling team. The team is posed in front of a Ford sedan with monogrammed shirts. From left to right: Yoko (Hishikawa) Iwata, Kathleen Sasaki, Sachi (Nakata) Nakashima, Takako Inukai and Toshi (Tamiyasu) Fukuhara. Original print ONLC 3428.
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Obon Festival- Dancers (ddr-one-1-246)
Black and white photographic negative of six Obon dancers posing for the camera holding small Japanese and American flags. From left to right: Eddie Tamiyasu, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Jean (Tsujimura) Takashima, Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita, Shizuko "Shiz" (Ochiai) Ota Okazaki, Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now …
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Sitting on the Beach (ddr-one-1-615)
Black and white photographic negative of Lillian (Niimi) Mikariya sitting on the beach looking to the left wrapped in a striped towel.